| basement |
the space in a building that is underground or partly underground. |
| capability |
the quality of being skilled or able; ability. |
| ceramic |
of or having to do with objects made of baked clay. |
| clamber |
to climb with difficulty or in an awkward way, using hands and feet. |
| coarse |
having large grains or pieces, or a rough surface. |
| courtroom |
a room in which legal cases are heard before a judge. |
| lens |
a piece of clear material such as glass that bends light rays passing through it. The surface of a lens is curved to bend light rays toward or away from a central point. |
| organ |
a part of plants or animals that performs a particular task. The heart, the lungs, the skin, and the eyes are all organs of animals. |
| panel |
a section of a door, wall, or other surface that is set apart from the area around it by being raised, sunken, or decorated. |
| refresh |
to bring back the energy or spirits of. |
| self-esteem |
confidence or pride in oneself; self-respect. |
| slump |
to sink down or fall with all one's weight. |
| sneer |
a look on the face that expresses scorn or lack of respect. |
| stage |
a raised platform used for concerts, plays, talks, and other performances. |
| supportive |
providing help, assistance, or encouragement. |